Hakimi nets first hat-trick as PSG thrash Le Havre 5-1
Achraf Hakimi scored his first career hat-trick and added two assists, leading PSG to a 5-1 win away at Le Havre in Ligue 1.
Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi scored the first hat-trick of his professional career, leading Paris Saint-Germain to a 5-1 away win over Le Havre on Friday evening, in matchday 9 of Ligue 1, at Stade Oceane.
A Parisian rout, with Hakimi at the heart of every goal
Le Havre opened the scoring early through Josh Maja (18'), before Hakimi turned the match around by being directly involved in all five of PSG's goals, scoring and assisting, finishing with two assists on top of his hat-trick.
| Minute | Player | Action | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Josh Maja (Le Havre) | Goal | 1-0 |
| 26 | Mika Godts (assist: Hakimi) | Goal | 1-1 |
| 28 | Achraf Hakimi | Goal | 1-2 |
| 55 | Achraf Hakimi | Goal, direct free kick | 1-3 |
| 62 | Senny Mayulu (assist: Hakimi) | Goal | 1-4 |
| 69 | Achraf Hakimi | Goal (hat-trick) | 1-5 |
Coach Luis Enrique substituted Hakimi in the 71st minute after an exceptional performance, with the Moroccan leaving the pitch to a huge ovation.
Luis Enrique: "More of a forward than a defender"
Spanish coach Luis Enrique praised Hakimi's performance after the match, saying the Moroccan right-back now operates more like a player pushing into advanced attacking zones than a classic full-back, a sign of how his role within the team has evolved this season.
An exceptional season and a Ballon d'Or contender
The performance comes amid a remarkable season for Hakimi at Paris Saint-Germain: he is the only Moroccan player nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, and the Moroccan voter in France Football's ranking placed him first, ahead of Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal.
Paris extends its lead before major fixtures
With this win, Paris Saint-Germain strengthened its lead at the top of Ligue 1 with 20 points after nine matchdays, while Le Havre remains stuck on 2 points at the bottom of the table. The Parisians will travel to face Villarreal in the Champions League next Tuesday, before hosting Troyes next Saturday in the league.